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Burke: Trump’s flooded the zone; keep you head above it
Yes, it’s a mind-numbing lot to keep track of, but Americans must pay attention to protect democracy.
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The Buzz: Cheer up, Kristi; the new jobs sounds perfect for cosplay
We applied for the job opening at the Shield of the Americas, but the superhero costume wasn’t 2XL.
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Schwab: Why are we bombing Iran? Take your pick of explanations.
Justifying his actions neither to Congress nor the American people, a case is made for the midterms.
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Goldberg: Idea that Trump was antiwar was always delusional
Trump’s foreign policy is less a repudiation of neoconservatism than a belligerent mutation of it.
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Welch: Lawmakers should listen to public from all angles
Concerning the ‘millionaires tax,’ public comment deserves the same weight regardless of how it’s delivered.
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Comment: Decades of presidents ignored Congress, War Powers Act
Trump is little different than many since Nixon. Still, Congress should vote on authorization for war.
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Comment: Strike against Iran seems like 2003; in some ways, worse
George W. Bush at least got authorization from Congress. Trump hasn’t bothered. And the GOP is fine with…
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Schwab: Sure, the SOTU address was a mess, but what else is new
In case you missed it – or just had to look away – here’s a sample of what…
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Klein: What if Trump believes everything he’s telling us?
By Ezra Klein / The New York Times
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Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought
His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.
Opinion
Bouie: Marco Rubio is failing his Western Civ course
His thoughts on Western civilization in Munich sound more like those of European feudal lords and Confederate apologists.
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Schwab: Celebrating grift with portraits of dead presidents
Bribery isn’t corruption when its done out in the open for all to admire, emulate and praise.
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Goldberg: Play probes dangers of confidence in ‘our’ AI tools
‘Data’ seems ripped from the headlines as it follows an AI company’s quest to serve the government.
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Welch: Millionaires tax is pie-crust promise; easily broken
By Democrats’ own admission, they can’t be trusted to tax only millionaires with new income tax.
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De Rugy: Wealth taxes won’t satiate states’ hunger for revenue
Promises to tax only the wealthy fall short when lost opportunities hit lower-income families.
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Harrop: Trump can ignore climate crisis; he won’t be here for it
But your children and grandchildren will be around to see the effects of our poor stewardship.
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Dowd: Many close to AI’s recent developments are leaving
It’s those who are staying, counting on wealth and power and telling you not to worry, who should…
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Kristof: Trump’s crypto deal with UAE blows lid off Teapot Dome
The Harding-era scandal is nothing compared to Trump’s favorable deal exporting computer chips to the Emirates.
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Bouie: After the images, now come the stories of ICE atrocities
Testimony by those whose rights and bodies were abused must be heard, and a just response must follow.
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Schwab: When a bunny goes high, MAGA just goes lower
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was pure joy, yet a deranged Trump kept triggering more outrage.